Table 3.
Clinical characteristics of asthmatic patients regarding asthma severity, * - uncertain cases were excluded. pred. - predicted.
| Parameter | Non-severe asthma (n=220) | Severe asthma (n=125) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age [years] | 47.4 ± 15.6 | 50.7 ± 14.3 | 0.05 |
| Sex | Females: 142 Males: 78 |
Females: 80 Males: 45 |
0.92 |
| Height [meters] | 1.68 ± 0.10 | 1.67 ± 0.09 | 0.37 |
| Weight [kilograms] | 75.46 ± 15.36 | 75.81 ± 15.25 | 0.84 |
| BMI [kilograms/m2] | 26.80 ± 4.74 | 27.22 ± 4.91 | 0.44 |
| Allergy | None: 99 Seasonal: 22 Year-round: 39 Both: 60 |
None: 49 Seasonal: 18 Year-round: 19 Both: 39 |
0.44 |
| FEV1(%) pred. | 83.65 ± 17.63 | 62.01 ± 20.41 | <0.001 |
| FVC(%) pred. | 99.09 ± 15.17 | 83.72 ± 20.5 | <0.001 |
| FEV1/FVC(%) pred. | 87.40 ± 11.89 | 75.96 ± 16.32 | <0.001 |
| Age of diagnosis* | <3 years: 6 3-7 years: 10 7-16 years: 21 16-40 years: 90 >40 years: 84 |
<3 years: 12 3-7 years: 6 7-16 years: 11 16-40 years: 55 >40 years: 39 |
0.08 |
| Asthma Control Test score | 19.14 ± 4.64 | 15.23 ± 5.55 | <0.001 |
| Multiple exacerbations | Yes: 14 No: 206 |
Yes: 63 No: 62 |
<0.001 |
| Smoking pack years | 5.41 ± 9.35 | 6.53 ± 13.38 | 0.41 |